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Louis Sager Hunsucker Jr.

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Louis Sager Hunsucker Jr.
Hunsucker in 1978
Born(1934-02-22)February 22, 1934
DiedApril 27, 2021(2021-04-27) (aged 87)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Money finish(es)6
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
None

Louis Sager Hunsucker[1] Jr.[2] (February 22, 1934 – April 27, 2021), also known as Sager,[3] The Big Book and The Main Book,[4] was an American poker player.

Life and career

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Hunsucker was a businessman.[5]

At the 1977 World Series of Poker, Hunsucker won a WSOP bracelet in the $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em event.[6]

Hunsucker died on April 27, 2021, at the age of 87.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "You bet: $5,000 small potatoes to high stakes poker player, gambler says". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. March 20, 1978. p. 9. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ "Police: Extensive Betting Ring Cracked By Arrest". Tyler Morning Telegraph. Tyler, Texas. July 10, 1987. p. 12. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ "Gambling plea brings $5,000 fine, probation". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. April 23, 1988. p. 20. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Betting". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. July 9, 1987. p. 9. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. ^ "'New Breed' Gambler Wins Poker Contest". The Star Press. Muncie, Indiana. May 20, 1978. p. 7. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  6. ^ "WSOP Bracelet Winners: 1977 (Season 8)". Card Player. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "Louis Sager Hunsucker Jr". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
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